Dirty Chai Latte Recipe

Name: Dirty Chai Latte
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose leaf black tea); 2 whole green cardamom pods, crushed; 2 whole cloves; 1 small cinnamon stick; 1 thin slice fresh ginger; 1/2 cup milk (any kind); 1-2 tsp sugar or sweetener of choice, to taste; 1 shot espresso (or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee)

Indian-inspired · Beverage · 15 min total

Dirty Chai Latte recipe videos

A cozy blend of spiced chai tea and a shot of espresso, this dirty chai latte is the perfect pick-me-up for chai and coffee lovers alike.

5
min prep

10
min cook

1
servings

120
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose leaf black tea)
2 whole green cardamom pods, crushed
2 whole cloves
1 small cinnamon stick
1 thin slice fresh ginger
1/2 cup milk (any kind)
1-2 tsp sugar or sweetener of choice, to taste
1 shot espresso (or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee)

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine water, tea bags, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.
Add milk and sugar, and stir. Increase heat to medium and bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.
Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve into a mug, discarding spices and tea bags.
Prepare a shot of espresso (or strong coffee) and pour it into the chai. Stir gently to combine.
Optional: Froth additional milk and spoon on top for a creamier latte.

Tips

For a vegan version, use plant-based milk like oat or almond.
Adjust sweetness and spice levels to your preference.
Make a larger batch of chai concentrate and refrigerate for up to a week.

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